Leading international drilling and engineering contractor, KCA Deutag, announces that it has been awarded a three year contract extension by a major North Sea operator for drilling on four platforms in the UK North Sea.

The contract is for the provision of drilling operations and maintenance services. There is also a further two year extension option.

Rune Lorentzen, President of Offshore and RDS said: "We are delighted to be awarded this contract which cements a long standing relationship. In today's highly competitive marketplace, our priority is not just to deliver best in class drilling for our clients but also to work with them to deliver excellent value in this low oil price environment."

About KCA DEUTAG

KCA DEUTAG is one of the largest international drilling contractors. The company employs 8,000 staff in more than 22 countries and it had revenue in 2012 of US$1.7 billion.
KCA DEUTAG is currently the drilling operations contractor on 39 offshore platforms worldwide and owns and operates a fleet of mobile offshore drilling units consisting of 2 jack-ups and 3 self erecting tender barges. The company also owns and operates a fleet of more than 60 land drilling rigs.